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Recess, Chicago, IL

Recess

4.6
4.6
1468 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Great for live music
Located in Chicago’s West Loop, Recess (838 W. Kinzie St.) offers a vibrant, playful, escape to the daily grind. Home of Chicago’s largest patio, Recess encourages guests to adult…like a kid, while serving up delicious American food and drink. The Recess menu taps into the cravings of everyday life, offering casually elevated dishes with playful Chicago swagger, while our beverage program takes a bright, ingredient-driven approach with cocktails both classic and original. In addition to the energetic adult playground vibes and menu offerings, Recess also offers a nostalgic array of indoor and outdoor activities including giant Jenga and Connect 4, all of your favorite board games.

Recess is a 21+ establishment.
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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed 4:00 pm–12:00 am Thu, Fri 4:00 pm–2:00 am Sat 11:00 am–3:00 am Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    A paid parking lot is available across the street on Kinzie.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Boo Kim
  • Delivery & takeout

What 1,468 people are saying

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Recess offers an energetic atmosphere perfect for gatherings, with "great vibes" and a "fun environment." Ideal for sunny days, guests love the "amazing outdoor space" and engaging games. While the drinks and brunch, especially "bottomless mimosas," are highlights, service quality can vary. Overall, it's a lively spot for socializing.

1,468 Reviews
  1. Sergio

    Chicago4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for the superbowl, had a good time could use some more servers that’s my only issue

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  2. Melissa

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious and kid-friendly with a fun vibe. Games on all the tables. Highly recommend!

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  3. Megan VIP

    Cleveland14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A great place to meet up with friends for a fun, casual brunch with good food and cocktails or to get a group together to watch a game!

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  4. Gabrielle

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a lot of fun! It was our first time there and we didn’t know what to expect but it was definitely worth it! We’ll be back again for more brunch and possibly a happy hour or two.

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  5. Michelle

    Chicago6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a great place to spend a Saturday brunch! I was celebrating my birthday and it was perfect. The games on the tables made it even more fun with everyone!

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  6. Ismail I

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience at Recess !!! Good food , drinks , atmosphere and the service was impeccable.

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  7. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had so much fun as we always do. Took friends who were visiting from out of town and they loved it!

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  8. Sherrie

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience to gather with a group of friends

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  9. LionelL

    Minneapolis2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 5, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience and nothing new here. Would like to see a dog menu at some point since it’s such an animal friendly spot

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  10. Chloe

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on September 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    great spot for a large party, shareable portions and the marg tower was delicious

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FAQs

Recess does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

Recess is rated 4.6 stars by 1468 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
Google Map for Recess

838 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60642-6532

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed 4:00 pm–12:00 am Thu, Fri 4:00 pm–2:00 am Sat 11:00 am–3:00 am Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    A paid parking lot is available across the street on Kinzie.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Boo Kim
  • Delivery & takeout
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